Zadok | צדוק | (Name)
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The name ‘Zadok’ stems from the Hebrew root צדק (ṣādēq), which means ‘righteous’ or ‘just’. Zadok, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, served as a priest during King David’s and Solomon’s reigns. The first mention of Zadok is in 2 Samuel 8:17, where he is appointed as a priest along […]
Abiathar
A Priestly Figure at the Crossroads of Biblical History and Theological Discourse Abiathar, whose name in Hebrew (אֶבְיָתָר) is derived from אָב (’āḇ), meaning “father”, and יֶתֶר (yéther), signifying “remains” or “excelled”, is emblematic of continuity or superiority over one’s paternal lineage. In the scriptural narrative, Abiathar emerges as Ahimelech’s son, the priest at Nob. […]